4 Fonts Designed for Students with Dyslexia

For any student with dyslexia, reading can be very difficult. Fortunately, designers have created several fonts to aid students when reading online, saving them from trying to flip, swap or reverse letters. (Currently, Arial, Courier, Helvetica and Verdana are easiest for dyslexics to read.) Here are 4 fonts you can load on your school's computers:





1. Dyslexie

2. Open Dyslexic

3. Lexia Readable

4. Sylexiad

READ180 Assists Struggling Students

"READ 180 is a comprehensive system of curriculum, instruction, assessment and professional development proven to raise reading achievement for struggling readers in Grades 4–12+. READ 180 is designed to maximize student engagement, teacher effectiveness, and leader empowerment."  ESL  and special education students will see their Lexile scores increase when they apply the program.  Scholastic provides a list of funding resources, as well as information on grant writing. (See the Scholastic Funding Connection )

37 Resources For Special Education Teachers

Ability Hub-assistive technology solutions

ADD/ADHD Basics

ADD in School- resources for teachers of ADHD students

Are Learning Disabilities Preventable?

Art Therapy and Autism

Auditory Processing Disorders in Children

Autism4Teachers

Autism Classroom

Autism Resources Links

Cerebral Palsy Causes- from Cerebral Palsy Guidance's website

Classroom Adaptations for Students with Cerebral Palsy

ADD Resources -sites for Attention Deficit Disorder

Dyslexia Resources

Free Text-to-Speech Sites

General Resources for Special Education Needs

Inclusion in the Classroom: The Teaching Methods

Internet Special Education Resources

LD Online -Learning Disabilities

Learning Disabilities Resources

Mark's Special Education Page- lesson plans, educational resources; very extensive

Muscular Dystrophy Facts and Teaching Strategies-special ed wiki

National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education Through Technology, Media and Materials (NCIP)

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHY)

An Open Special Education Contract

Reading Resources for Special Needs

Schrock Guide to Special Education

Special Education Chatboard- from Teachers.net; share thoughts, lesson plans and more with other special ed. teachers.

Special Education and Smartboards

Special Education in the Science Classroom

Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI)

Strategies for Teaching Students with Motor/Orthopedic Impairments

Stuttering Resources

Teaching Children with Attention Deficit Disorder

Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs

Tips for Setting Up a Classroom for a Child with Autism

Tips for Teaching Students with Down Syndrome

What is ADHD?- video explanation